Ellen在Tulane University上的毕业致辞

……My point is that, by the time I was your age, I really thought I knew who I was, but I had no idea. Like for example, when I was your age, I was dating men. So what I’m saying is, when you are older, most of you will be gay……Really when I look back on it, I wouldn’t change a thing. I mean it was so important for me to lose everything because I found out what the most important thing is to be true to yourself. And ultimately, that is what got me to this place. I don’t live in fear, I am free, I have no secret, and I know I am always be ok because no matter what, I know who I am. So in conclusion, when I was younger, I thought success was something different……But my idea of success is different today. And as you grow, you’ll realise the definition of success changes……For me, the most important thing in your life is to live your life with integrity, and not to give in to peer pressure to try to be something that you’re not. To live your life as an honest and compassionate person, to contribute in some way. So to conclude my conclusion: follow your passion, stay true to yourself…… if you don’t remember a thing I said today, remember this: you are gonna be ok, dum de dum dum dum, just dance.